Engineer - Intellectual Property

As an IP Analyst at Eaton, you will be responsible for conducting IP analytics related to Electrification, Electromechanical Systems, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or Smart Grid across all business units. Your key responsibilities will include: - Conducting various prior art searches such as Landscapes, patentability, Freedom-to-Operate, and patent validity/invalidity assessment using open and specialized patent and literature databases. - Reading and analyzing a large volume of patents and literature, and translating complex technologies into an understandable format for business stakeholders. - Conducting patent landscape/watch analysis to identify competitor trends and emerging technologies, and supporting the development of an IP strategy to protect and commercialize key technologies. - Quickly understanding electrical and electronics technologies, especially those related to Electrification, Electromechanical Systems, Power Systems, Power Electronics, or Smart Grid. - Collaborating with cross-functional Engineering teams across Eaton's business units to gather technical information for invention disclosures and assist legal teams in assessing patentability. - Possessing knowledge of other patent analyses like claims mapping, portfolio analysis, whitespace analysis, licensing, and drafting would be beneficial. In addition to the above responsibilities, you are required to have the following qualifications: - Masters or Bachelors degree in Mechanical/Aero/Automotive/Mechatronics. - Masters degree with 1-2 years of experience or Bachelors degree with 3+ years of experience in Intellectual property. Key Skills for this role include being an Effective Communicator, having a Collaborative orientation, demonstrating Learning Agility, Drive for results, and Problem-Solving abilities.,